Chapter 7: Chapter Seven.

Serena's POV. He held my face, his touch firm yet gentle, and asked again, "Serena... are we mates?" I shoved Richard away, my senses snapping back into focus "Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god," I chanted, frantically gathering my scattered clothes. Richard's voice cut through my panic. "What happened? Did I say something wrong?" But I ignored him, my hands shaking as I dressed. I turned to flee, but Richard's voice stopped me. "Serena!" he yelled, but I didn't look back. I ran towards...